Chery Q Confirmed for 2027 as Australia Preps for Low‑Cost Chinese EVs

Overview

• Chery confirmed the Q electric hatch for Australian showrooms in 2027 with rear‑wheel drive, a 90kW/115Nm motor and an expected 42kWh battery.
• Drive estimates about 350km of WLTP range from the Chinese 41.3–42kWh figures, though an official Australian rating has not been published.
• Local pricing is unannounced, and making advanced driver‑assist features standard to meet ANCAP expectations could push top trims toward $30,000 before on‑road costs.
• Geely’s EX2, previewed for Australia with a brief first drive, uses a rear motor with 85kW/150Nm and LFP batteries of 40.8kWh or 30.1kWh, with a 395km CLTC claim for the larger pack.
• The EX2’s liquid‑cooled battery and multi‑link rear suspension promise steadier performance than rivals like the BYD Atto 1, and strong 2025 sales in China suggest broad appeal even as final Australian specs remain to be set.